Union Street bikeway improvements

Following Council approval on June 12, 2013, the City will be starting the construction of the Adanac Bikeway Improvements on Union Street between Carrall Street and Gore Avenue.

Project Details

Location

100-200 blk Union Street (from Expo Boulevard to Gore Avenue)

600-900 blk Quebec Street ( from Pacific Boulevard to Keefer Street)

000 blk Expo Boulevard (from Carrall Street to Quebec Street)

Expected duration

Start: Monday, July 22, 2013

End: Friday, December 20, 2013

Hours of work

Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm (may include weekend work)

Status

Completed

Impacts to traffic, parking, businesses and residents

New: The Streets crews are working at Union Street and Pacific Street for off-road asphalt bikeway construction at Union Street until Friday, Dec 20, 2013.

The Streets crews have completed the works at Expo Boulevard and Union Street. The westbound traffic, west side of Main Street at Union Street intersection will be permanently closed. One lane will be maintained for cyclists traffic at all times.

How this project will improve the city

This project will improve pedestrian and cycling safety at the intersection of Main Street and Union Street. It will also make cycling more comfortable for people of all ages and abilities by connecting the Adanac Local Street Bikeway to the Dunsmuir Viaduct Separated Bike Lane, the Carrall Street Greenway and the Seawall with separated bike lanes and traffic signal upgrades.

Pedestrian improvements are also coordinated with the project. This includes the opening of the southern crosswalk at the intersection of Main and Union and the introduction of a sidewalk on the south side of Union Street between Quebec Street and Main Street.

The repaving of the 200 blk Union Street will also be coordinated with this construction to improve the roadway surface and to minimize the future disruptions on the street.